cognos 8.4 32 bit on windows server 2008 64bit

[hiranb]

Hi,

Is it ok to install cognos 8.4 32 bit on windows server 2008 64bit?

Thanks for info.

[joe123]

It's ok. Mention that you have to use 32bit database drivers/clients too.
If you use Windows and ODBC then you have to use
Windows\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe instead Windows\System32\odbcad32.exe to configure ODBC.

[hiranb]

Would windows server 2008 32bit be better than windows server 2008 64 bit for cognos 8.4 32 bit?

[joe123]

Let's say, I think there is no real disadvantage running 32bit cognos with windows 64bit server.

[SomeClown]

Win2008 R2 is only 64-bit, by the way

[sir_jeroen]

I would choose to go for x64 OS in combination with x86 Cognos software (all components). This makes it easier for future upgrades...